A/N: Sorry folks! I know I have not been updating this story as frequently as I can. Admittedly, I was more focus on another story: Rainbow Life. Thanks for waiting patiently for more than a month for this.
In response to Crusnik01: Well, I got to read the Chinese translated version of all published Trinity Blood Novels when I came across a live blog some 4 years ago. It's a good thing I got a strange hobby of keeping a copy of any written works I was fascinated for my own reading pleasure on my computer, as apparently the live blog now was restricting any access to everyone.
In response to Liryc for pointing out my mistake. It does seem that I'm always confusing with the past and present tense whenever I try to describe things.
Explanation (even though it sounds like a pathetic excuse) for those who also had noticed my grammatical mistakes:
When I first start out writing the draft of the story, I initially wanted to write a cross-over with Hellsing. However, since I wanted to at least tie up some loose ends of what happened after the epic battle between Cain and Abel over the skies of Londinium before jumping into the cross-over, I wrote out a Prologue. When I'm done, I discovered to my utmost shock that I had written a more then 14 pages Prologue. Considering that I really can't image myself writing at least 14 pages for each and every chapter, I gave up continuing writing out the story and put the draft aside. It was only recently that I rediscovered my old works that I decided to try rewriting it by breaking up the Prologue into more than 15 chapters.
Since then I was trying to rewrite the draft in the past tense when in Cain's or another character's point of view. Well, basically all the chapters should be in past tense since they ALL are part of Cain's Reflections (Since Chapter 1) of events happened during a whole year after the epic battle over the skies of Londinium in the last episode of the anime series. Any following chapters uploaded after Chapter 1 are still part of the Cain's Reflections until I uploaded a specific Chapter? to END the Cain's Reflections.
As for the present tense and past tense overlapping I had also been using, I believed this happened to be more apparent when I appeared as the "invisible inhabitant" of Cain's mind starting from Chapter 7. I thought writing in present tense should make some sense since I was also speaking (a more appropriate word would be mind-talking) to Cain; while Cain's thoughts should be done in past tense as he was still reflecting about the events since Chapter 1.
Hopefully, this explains something about my writing actions in this story.
End of Eplanation.
As I said before in the previous chapters, I'm doing requests and all you have to do is just drop me a review OR private message me to do it. And I'm still taking requests. Anyway,
Thank you to: evilangel990, Crusnik01, Ninja Wings and Liryc for taking the time to drop me a review.
As requested by evilangel990: A fangirl for Dietrich.
Updated on: 8th of July 2007
Insanity - Chapter 11: Part I: Who's That Girl?
Written by: Guardian 0 Devil
Warning: It's confusing for me too… Whatever! Anyway, INSANITY is still the main ingredient of this… insane story. Insert hysterical laughter here.
Pairing(s): I think it's obvious enough. (Shifty Eyes)
Disclaimer: I do not own anything of Trinity Blood or anything else that is copyrighted, except the plotline and OCs that are of my invention and imagination. Please don't sue me. By the way, any information given here is usually found in Wikipedia and also TB Canon Translation.
(In Dietrich's point of view.)
One month had pass since the amusing fateful event that took place in the dome-shaped dining room. It was one of the many things that my lord had done that made me follow him so willingly. For I can never attain the perfection that my master Cain had achieved in doing what he had done so far.
Playing with my lovely dolls in my own room was one of my favorite hobbies. At least no one was staring lustfully at me while I try to act out the wonderful scenes I had in mind for Isaak. I'm sure Isaak will be in shock if he find out about it. Giggles.
Still, it's getting boring and I decided to get out of my room to take a little trip to Isaak's room and pester him for a bit. Perhaps he will let me comfort him? Hmm… The sweet forbidden possibilities. After all, he must have been heart-broken to see his dearest innocent master kissing his brother in front of him and also nearly the entire Orden and thus proclaiming about his twisted love for his brother and sealing the credibility of the rumours going around. Giggles.
Walking down the long narrow corridors, passing by many rooms with strange sounds coming from them, I was intercepted on my way by none other: Lady Catherina.
"Lady Catherina, to what do I own the pleasure of your company?" I asked politely.
"Dietrich. I see you're going to comfort your… upset acquaintance." smirked Lady Catherina. Very irritatedly.
I narrowed my eyes slightly in suspicion. I always distrusted her for I simply do not believe she had joined the Orden for revenge and the betrayal she had claimed. However, without evidence there's nothing I can do to persuade Isaak to eliminate her. She's a sly snake that's for sure.
"Maybe. Maybe not." I answered in riddle like way in response, the nice defense mechanism I used to confuse my preys.
"Really? Hmm… I wondered…" she said. Without warning, I felt myself on guard on what she's going to said. My fingers slowly slipped into my pant pockets and felt the cold metallic wires that comfort me. I can't let this Lady Serpent had a hold on me. Strangely, this reminds me of a biblical story my Father read to me as bedtime story some long, long time ago.
The Temptation.
The serpent tells the woman that she will not die if she eats the fruit of the tree: "When you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
Fall.
So the woman eats, and gives to the man who also eats. "Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves aprons."
The man and woman hide themselves from God, the man blaming the woman for giving him the fruit, and the woman blaming the serpent.
God curses the serpent, "upon your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life;" the woman He punishes with pain in childbirth, and with subordination to man: "your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you;" and the man, Adam, He punishes with a life of toil: "In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread till you return to the ground."
Adam names his wife Eve, "because she was the mother of all living."
Expulsion from the Garden.
"Behold," says God, "the man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil." God expels the couple from Eden, "lest he put forth his hand and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever;" the gate of Eden is sealed by cherubim and a flaming sword "to guard the way to the tree of life."
I think that's about the summary of it. Anyway, that will be Catherina's nickname from now on. Heh. Lady Serpent. What a wonderful nice ringing to it. Perhaps, I should take up a course in learning certain manipulating skills from a certified snake charmer; that's if the snake charmer had survived and escaped from the clutches of The Department of Inquisition. Giggles.
"Have you ever wondered what our Master's thinking in that genius mind of his? All he seems to care about is his pathetic excuse of a brother and also the destruction of the world. Really, sometimes I wondered…" Lady Serpent said with a drawl, it seems like she had decided to bare her poisonous fangs at me.
"Wondered about what?" I asked with a sneer.
"That after he had exhausted the use of the Orden… Or should I said get bored of the Orden, he would simply throw it away like what he always does to his other toys." said Lady Snake.
I looked up at her in the eyes; I'm being careful in not letting myself fall under her trance and replied: "It's possible."
"Oh? Aren't you a little worried? That he will abandon you? Or worst possible scenario, he will kill you?" she asked.
I giggled insanely as I found her questions quite amusing and strangely unrelated to me. Now she's looked surprise at my reaction.
I stopped my insane reactions abruptly and looked at her in what could be described as a bored face with a chilling smile added to it: "I'm just plain bored."
"Bored?" she asked.
"Oh yes. Bored." I replied. With that said, I slowly walked past her to move towards Isaak's room.
"What are you bored of? Dietrich." she asked in confusion.
I paused. I can felt her calculating eyes trying to burrow holes into my head. Without turning my head, I replied: "Living."
I smirked silently in my mind. I bet I had gotten her confused then ever about me. Playing with human minds does bring a great satisfaction to me. I continued to walk towards my destination after making sure that the Lady Serpent was not following me.
However, as I turned around the corner to walk into the next corridor, I bumped into a very fast moving object.
Next thing I knew, I found a young girl of aged 13, and looks liked your average little Caucasian girl-next-door, that was sprawled on top of me. She was a bit on the plump side; skin was tanned brown and had freckles on her face. Her black wavy hair was tied into a short ponytail and she had ebony black eyes.
Strange though, it was her beautiful pair of ebony black eyes that vaguely reminded me of Isaak.
"AHH! OH JESUS CHRIST ON A SHOPPING SPREE! I'M SO SORRY!! ARE YOU HURT? DO YOU NEED FIRST AID? MOUTH TO MOUTH RESURRECTION? OR AMBULANCE? I'M SO SORRY!" screamed the girl loudly.
Blink, blink. One thing for sure, she's LOUD.
"Do you mind get off of me first?" I suggested gently. The young girl quickly obeyed.
I stand up wobbly and begin dusting off my clothes. Hmm… Interesting girl. I wondered what kind of surprise she can give me. I look at the girl and found that she's looking at me strangely.
"Are you Dietrich?" she asked shyly. I smiled innocently and give a nod for her confirmation.
"OH FREAKING JESUS CHRIST FREAKING OUT!! THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING! BUT IT DOES!! I'M YOUR BIGGEST FAN!! YOU'RE ONE OF MY FAVOURITE IDOLS. I SIMPLY ADORE YOU!! WILL YOU SIGN AN AUTOGRAPGH FOR ME?! PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE!" screamed the girl once more.
Ouch. I think my ears are starting to bleed from all that LOUD proclamation. I decide to just go along with this strange and LOUD girl to see what she got up her sleeves.
"What's your name? And where do you want me o sign for you?" I asked. Maybe I should buy earplugs. You never know when you would need them. Like right now.
"PLEASE SIGN HERE ON THIS BOOK!" the strange girl replied and amazing out of nowhere an obscenely shocking pink book appears in her hands which she opened to a page and shoved it into my face.
P-A-I-N. Oww… …
My pretty angelic face was getting a nice massage with all that violent handling against the rough texture of a disgustingly pink book. Now I need to apply more skincare products by the end of the day. I can't have my attractive face ruined; for if ever I intend to… let said deceive some innocent girls like for instance, Esther. Or I could even choose to use my sweet innocent looks to seduce a particular someone.
I snatched the offending book out of my face and looked at the strange girl in the eye: "Please wait for a moment, there is something of utmost importance to take care of right now." The strange girl nodded her head with fanatical adoration in response. I then proceed to take out my little hand mirror from my breast pocket and check out how serious the damage was to my face.
"… … … …" was the only response I had.
Not good at all. I think my face was nearly disfigured due to the forceful bruising against rough pages of a stupid book. I can even see the very infamous telltale sign of blue-black bruise starting to show up on both of my cheeks.
I need to apply BeautyCare. NOW.
BeautyCare, one of the very few effective facial care products in this pitiful existence called Earth, should be able to take care of the serious problem. The ingredients used for the making of the lotion: Purified Spring Water, Licorice extract, Vitamin C, Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, Black Pearl Powder, blah, blah, blah and also the Top-Secret Ingredient.
BeautyCare, for very fair and soft skin. A light, non-greasy lotion that is instantly absorbed leaving skin smooth, supple and moisturized. Licorice extract and Vitamin C help whiten and refine your skin to restore it to its natural fairness. Enriched formulation with the skin enhancing benefits of natural Aloe Vera and Vitamin E. In addition with the Black Pearl Powder and the Top-Secret Ingredient to ensure the removal of scars and other skin defects. This product is Allergy tested.
It was so very popular among the wealthy and vain vampires, who preferred calling themselves Methuselahs, that they sought after it like a dog to its bone. Well, one had to take into consideration that having pale and unblemished skin tone was still the fashionable trend in the New Human Empire. Plus the additional benefit of using BeautyCare was that Methuselahs can heal even the most stubborn scar or skin defects.
Beside that, even if they don't want to continue using this particular brand of product, they do not have much choice in that. For these so-called pathetic Methuselahs, once they had used this product, they're addicted to it. There's a special ingredient that compelled them to continue in using this product. Afterall, BeautyCare was also one of the valuable and famed products of RKOP Pte. Ltd.. We can't have our customers leaving us that easily right?
Excuse my rudeness, RKOP Pte. Ltd. literally stands for Rosen Kreuz Orden Productions Private Limited. Yes, how else do you think that the Orden got the financial means to do the terrorism?
However, the addiction to BeautyCare was not as effective for the normal humans. It's better than nothing, considering that I'm also using it. G0D knows how many bottles of the very expensive and very rare BeautyCare face lotion I may need in order to repair the damages done to my pretty face.
Once I'm sure that I had used up 2 full bottle of the expensive face lotion in fixing the damages, I then looked coldly at her and asked: "Do you have a pen?"
She stared at me for a moment and then her entire body seems deflated the next instant.
"…no…" she whispered.
Giggles. What an interesting girl.
"Oh well. In that case…" I let out a yawn. From the side-glance I saw that her eyes are starting to brim with wet tears. Grin. So easy.
"Lend me your index finger." I said conspiratorially. A wonderful idea pops out in my mind.
Her tearful eyes widen in curiosity as she holds out her index finger for me. Then in the next instant, I make her finger starts bleeding with a small slice of my metallic wires. Using her blood, I finished signing my autograph onto her precious book. I'm sure she will always treasure it.
The strange girl seems to be in shock as she was still standing there at the same spot with her bleeding index finger outstretched in the air as I left her. I wondered if she's scarred for life. Hmm… Definitely not my problem.
I whistled a little tune and walked towards Isaak's personal room. Just as I walked into the room, I suddenly remembered that I still had not gotten the name of the strange girl. It was just as I was thinking about this and standing in front of Isaak's door when I heard a very LOUD shout: "AAARRRGGGHHH! OH MY JESUS CHRIST ON A BICYCLE! I FINALLY GOT AN AUTOGRAPH OF DIETRICH!"
Which sadly was just behind my back, I think my ears were ringing with that entire ruckus she's been making.
In the next instant, in response to the strange girl's outburst, someone suddenly opened the door and shouted back: "SHUT UP!!"
The even surprising thing was that it was Isaak who did that and even more curiously noted was that he shouted into my beautiful face. Really, I just discovered to my utmost amusement that Isaak could shout that loudly.
Isaak was blinking cutely at the sight of me; I supposed he thought that he was shouting at the strange girl. Next, he gave me a weary smile and said: "My apologies. Please come in."
Then he turns and looked at the strange girl behind me sternly and said: "You can come in too. But do not touch anything."
My curiosity perks up as I silently wondered: Who's that girl?
(End of Chapter 11.)
A/N: Ahahahaha. I got the feeling if I don't upload any chapter soon, you people will be more than ready to strangle me. Hopefully, this chapter amuses you readers. Do review and tell me what you think!